Best 5 Cars Under 5 Lakh Budget


- There are many cars available under Rs 5 lakh in India
- You have many reliable brands and feature-packed cars
- Do your research before picking from a plethora of options
In India, cars under Rs 5 lakh are pretty impressive and are packed with features. Some cars have different variants such as CNG and petrol, while some are only available in the petrol variant. You can also find automatic transmission in many of these cars. Some of the options are listed below:
Maruti Alto
A list of affordable cars in India is incomplete without any mention of Maruti's Alto 800. The vehicle is available in various variants such as CNG and petrol. It sports a boot space of 177 litres and does not have an automatic variant. However, many consumers still love this car. The petrol model with three cylinders delivers 69 Nm torque and 48 PS power. Some features are:
- Mileage: 22.05 kmpl
- Seating: 5
- Price: Rs 2.99 lakh
- Engine: 796 cc

Hyundai Santro
You can always find quality cars with Hyundai, especially when on a budget. Santro is one of the best cars in India and has different variants such as Asta, Era, Sportz, and Magna. Magna and Sportz offer a CNG option and also have the option of automatic transmission. The Santro has a five-speed gearbox with impressive handling and control.
- Mileage: 20.3 kmpl
- Seating: 5
- Price: Rs 4.73 lakh
- Engine: 1,086 cc

Maruti Celerio
The Celerio is a very popular hatchback due to its affordability. It has some features that are impressive for its price range. It comes with a 1.0-litre petrol engine that generates 68 PS power and 90 Nm torque. It also has a CNG variant with 59 PS power and 78 Nm torque. Further, there's the option of automatic transmission as well.
- Mileage: 21.63 kmpl
- Seating: 5
- Price: Rs 4.65 lakh
- Engine: 998 cc
Datsun Redi-Go
Datsun is a very reliable carmaker when it comes to budget cars in India. This car is a great option in under Rs 5 lakh. It is only available in the petrol variant and produces 72 Nm torque and 53.64 bhp. The Redi-Go has an automatic transmission variant as well.
- Mileage: 22 kmpl
- Seating: 5
- Price: Rs 3.83 lakh
- Engine: 799-999 cc
Maruti S-Presso
The S-Presso is available in petrol and CNG variants and is a good option for under Rs 5 lakh. Automatic transmission is available in the VXi variant, while other models such as LXi and Std come with a five-speed manual gearbox. The petrol model produces 68 PS power.
- Mileage: 21.7 kmpl
- Seating: 5
- Price: Rs 3.78 lakh
- Engine: 998 cc

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